Media Release (update)

Big Island police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating a 60-year-old Pāhoa man who was reported missing.

Richard Dayle Ainslie is described as Caucasian, about 6-feet tall, 160 pounds with blue eyes and neck-length brown hair.

He was last seen on or about May 25 at his home in Pāhoa.

Police ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts call Detective Ernest Matsumoto Jr. at 961-2379 or email him at ematsumoto@co.hawaii.hi.us. Callers may also dial the Police Department’s non emergency line at 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.